Attorney-Adviser (General)

The Ethics Law & Disclosure Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining a uniform legal framework of Government ethics for the Executive Branch.

This position is located at the Office of Government Ethics, Ethics Law and Disclosure Division. As an Attorney-Adviser (General), you will exercise leadership in the Executive Branch to prevent conflicts of interest on the part of Government employees, and to resolve potential conflicts of interest.

Pay Scale & Grade: GS 13-15
Salary: $121,785 - $197,200 per year
Appointment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Telework: Yes, as determined by agency policy
Promotion Potential: GS-15

Duties

• Provide oral and written advice to senior attorneys in the Office of Government Ethics and to agency ethics officials, ethics counselors, and others throughout the Executive Branch on a wide variety of topics of interest to the ethics community
• Research legal issues which are often complex and draft written letters, memoranda, and other legal documents on a variety of topics, which may include ethics law or general law topics such as the Freedom of Information Act and fiscal law
• Provide interpretive guidance on statutes and regulations to agency ethics officials, Congressional offices, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation
• Must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state or territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Specialized Experience:

• GS-15: Minimum 4.5 years practicing as a licensed attorney, including 3 years related to federal government ethics
• GS-14: Minimum 3 years practicing as a licensed attorney, including 2 years related to federal government ethics
• GS-13: Minimum 2 years practicing as a licensed attorney, including 1 year related to federal government ethics

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Must successfully complete a background investigation
• A trial period may be required

Additional Information

• Telework opportunities available
• Flexible work schedules offered
• Occasional travel may be required
• Open: 03/24/2026 to 04/07/2026 (or upon receipt of 400 applications, whichever occurs first)